Japanese Equity Specialist, Ortus Advisors

Andrew Jackson

Japanese Equity Specialist

Ortus Advisors

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Sandisk +15% as the NAND S/D imbalance shows no signs of easing until next year at least.</li>
<li>Olympus's new CEO steps into his role by announcing 2,000 job cuts which the market will like.</li>
<li>Rohm throwing cold water on its AI ambitions makes this a soon to be consensus short for now.</li>
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Sandisk +15% as the NAND S/D imbalance shows no signs of easing until next year at least.
Olympus's new CEO steps into his role by announcing 2,000 job cuts which the market will like.
Rohm throwing cold water on its AI ambitions makes this a soon to be consensus short for now.


Japan Morning Connection: Fridays Tape Closed Down but a Big Rally off the Intraday Lows

Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

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<li>Takeda has dropped AstraZeneca-partnered antibody drug candidate from its pipeline. Eisai and Merck are closing late-stage trial of Lenvima plus Keytruda in hepatocellular carcinoma on disappointing result.</li>
<li>Wuxi AppTec sharpens CRDMO business by selling its China-based clinical research subsidiaries. FDA has designated Celltrion’s Stoboclo and Osenvelt as interchangeable biosimilars to the reference products Prolia and Xgeva, respectively.</li>
<li>CSL is delaying demerger of CSL Seqirus ‘to maximise shareholder value.’ PharmaEssentia has filed for the additional indication of Besremi for Essential Thrombocythemia (ET) with the FDA.</li>
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Takeda has dropped AstraZeneca-partnered antibody drug candidate from its pipeline. Eisai and Merck are closing late-stage trial of Lenvima plus Keytruda in hepatocellular carcinoma on disappointing result.
Wuxi AppTec sharpens CRDMO business by selling its China-based clinical research subsidiaries. FDA has designated Celltrion’s Stoboclo and Osenvelt as interchangeable biosimilars to the reference products Prolia and Xgeva, respectively.
CSL is delaying demerger of CSL Seqirus ‘to maximise shareholder value.’ PharmaEssentia has filed for the additional indication of Besremi for Essential Thrombocythemia (ET) with the FDA.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (November 2) – Takeda, Eisai, Wuxi AppTec, Celltrion, CSL, PharmaEssentia

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<li>US eyeing rules for tech companies to buy 1:1 domestic made chips vs imported. Globalfoundries and Intel both strong.</li>
<li>Boeing strong after Turkey order, although the big catalyst will be China orders after a 5-year hiatus.</li>
<li>Musk comments that tesla was busy scaling the Optimus may help Harmonic Drive catch big after woeful perf last week.</li>
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US eyeing rules for tech companies to buy 1:1 domestic made chips vs imported. Globalfoundries and Intel both strong.
Boeing strong after Turkey order, although the big catalyst will be China orders after a 5-year hiatus.
Musk comments that tesla was busy scaling the Optimus may help Harmonic Drive catch big after woeful perf last week.


Japan Morning Connection: US Higher Despite Upcoming Govt Shutdown and Potential Delayed Jobs Data

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<li>Intel keeping the tech tape green on the news it has also reached out to TSMC for partnership</li>
<li>Memory names seeing further profit taking while filing shows Toshiba has made a small sale of its Kioxia holdings.</li>
<li>Medtech and trucks the latest victims of tariff uncertainty after announcements overnight</li>
</ul>


Intel keeping the tech tape green on the news it has also reached out to TSMC for partnership
Memory names seeing further profit taking while filing shows Toshiba has made a small sale of its Kioxia holdings.
Medtech and trucks the latest victims of tariff uncertainty after announcements overnight


Japan Morning Connection: AI and Tech Strength Cooling Ahead of Potential Govt Shutdown and EoQ

Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/asahi-intecc-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15915:1" rel="noopener">Asahi Intecc (7747 JP)</a> reported 12% YoY revenue growth in FY25, driven by the continued strong trajectory of medical division. FY25 gross profit margin improved to 67.7% (FY24: 64.2%).</li>
<li>The company expects 9% YoY revenue growth to ¥131B in FY26, while gross profit margin is expected to contract 140bps to 66.3% due to the impact of the U.S. tariffs.</li>
<li>The company has set a goal of achieving revenue of ¥180B and operating profit margin of 28% in FY30. Strengthening profitability of existing businesses will help to meet this target.</li>
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Asahi Intecc (7747 JP) reported 12% YoY revenue growth in FY25, driven by the continued strong trajectory of medical division. FY25 gross profit margin improved to 67.7% (FY24: 64.2%).
The company expects 9% YoY revenue growth to ¥131B in FY26, while gross profit margin is expected to contract 140bps to 66.3% due to the impact of the U.S. tariffs.
The company has set a goal of achieving revenue of ¥180B and operating profit margin of 28% in FY30. Strengthening profitability of existing businesses will help to meet this target.


Asahi Intecc (7747 JP): Strong FY25 Result; FY26 Guidance Initiation; New Business Plan Announced

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OLYMPUS CORPORATION manufactures optoelectronic products.  The Company's products include cameras, video sets, endoscopes for medicine and industrial use, microscopes, analytical equipment, office communication systems, laseroptical scanners, and ionic printers.

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Olympus Corp (7733 JP)

Japan Morning Connection: Fridays Tape Closed Down but a Big Rally off the Intraday Lows

Olympus will be in play today after earnings highlight it as a restructuring play. Rohm looks like a short vs long with Fuji Elec.

Andrew Jackson

APAC Healthcare Weekly (November 2) – Takeda, Eisai, Wuxi AppTec, Celltrion, CSL, PharmaEssentia

Takeda and Eisai witnessed clinical trials setback. Wuxi AppTec is selling China-based CRO subsidiaries. CSL is delaying demerger of CSL Seqirus....

Tina Banerjee

Japan Morning Connection: US Higher Despite Upcoming Govt Shutdown and Potential Delayed Jobs Data

Asics may catch the market's attention again with news of added shareholder perks. China's export restrictions a positive for Harmionic Drive.

Andrew Jackson

Japan Morning Connection: AI and Tech Strength Cooling Ahead of Potential Govt Shutdown and EoQ

Memory names took a leg lower, setting a poor tone for JP peers. Medtech names took a hit with potential tarriffs and price capping pressures.

Andrew Jackson

Asahi Intecc (7747 JP): Strong FY25 Result; FY26 Guidance Initiation; New Business Plan Announced

Asahi Intecc reports 12% revenue growth in FY25 driven by medical division. The company aims for revenue of ¥180B and operating profit margin of...

Tina Banerjee

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Japan Morning Connection: Fridays Tape Closed Down but a Big Rally off the Intraday Lows

Olympus will be in play today after earnings highlight it as a restructuring play. Rohm looks like a short vs long with Fuji Elec.

Andrew Jackson

APAC Healthcare Weekly (November 2) – Takeda, Eisai, Wuxi AppTec, Celltrion, CSL, PharmaEssentia

Takeda and Eisai witnessed clinical trials setback. Wuxi AppTec is selling China-based CRO subsidiaries. CSL is delaying demerger of CSL Seqirus....

Tina Banerjee

Japan Morning Connection: US Higher Despite Upcoming Govt Shutdown and Potential Delayed Jobs Data

Asics may catch the market's attention again with news of added shareholder perks. China's export restrictions a positive for Harmionic Drive.

Andrew Jackson

Japan Morning Connection: AI and Tech Strength Cooling Ahead of Potential Govt Shutdown and EoQ

Memory names took a leg lower, setting a poor tone for JP peers. Medtech names took a hit with potential tarriffs and price capping pressures.

Andrew Jackson

Asahi Intecc (7747 JP): Strong FY25 Result; FY26 Guidance Initiation; New Business Plan Announced

​Asahi Intecc reports 12% revenue growth in FY25 driven by medical division. The company aims for revenue of ¥180B and operating profit margin of...

Tina Banerjee

Asahi Intecc reports 12% revenue growth in FY25 driven by medical division. The company aims for revenue of ¥180B and operating profit margin of...